Gringo Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 t Lard, butter, or bacon drippings
• 1/2 Onion, med, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb. Beef round, coarse grind
• 2 T Red chili, hot, ground
• 1 T Red chili, mild, ground
• 1/4 t Oregano, dried, pref. Mexican
• 1/4 t Cumin, ground
• 2 Garlic cloves, med, fine chop
• 2 can Tomato soup(10-1/2oz ea.)
• 1 can Onion soup(10-1/2oz ea.)
• 2 can Kidney beans(16oz ea.)
  

Directions:

1. Melt the lard, butter or drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.
3. Combine the meat with the ground chile, oregano, cumin, and garlic.
4. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up and lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
5. Stir in the tomato soup, onion soup, and beans.
6. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1/2 hour until the liquids cook down and the mixture thickens.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings.